When is it, how one can watch in UK and can Emma Raducanu play? | EUROtoday

Rafael Nadal has confirmed he’ll make his return to tennis, following a yr out, on the Brisbane International later this month.

The 22-time grand slam champion has not performed a aggressive match since struggling a hip harm throughout his second-round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald on the Australian Open in January.

Having initially hoped the lay-off might solely be a number of weeks, Nadal admitted in May that he was staring on the finish of his profession and that he hoped to have the ability to play a closing yr on tour in 2024.

Nadal stated: “After a year away from competition, it’s time to comeback. It will be in Brisbane the first week of January. I’ll see you there.”

It’s hoped the 37-year-old, at the moment 663 on the planet, may even be capable of compete on the first main of the yr in Melbourne.

How to look at the Australian Open on TV within the UK

In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to reside motion from Melbourne. To watch on discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport move is £6.99/month or £59.99/yr.

How to look at the Australian Open on TV within the US

ESPN has the broadcasting rights to point out the event.

When does the Australian Open begin?

The event begins on Sunday, January 14. It is the primary Sunday begin within the event’s historical past.

“We’ve listened to feedback from the players and fans and are excited to deliver a solution to minimise late finishes while continuing to provide a fair and equitable schedule on the stadium courts,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley stated.

“The additional day will achieve this, benefiting scheduling for fans and players alike. The first round will now be played over three days instead of two, also giving fans an extra day of unbelievable tennis, entertainment, food and family fun.

“Every year our team works hard to bring fans an event that feels new and exciting, and this is another opportunity to grow what is already the biggest annual sporting event in the world in January.”

When do the Australian Open finals happen?

The girls’s closing is on Saturday, January 27. The males’s closing is the next day (January 28).

What is the Australian Open prize cash?

The complete prize pool is but to be confirmed however in 2023, it was $76.5 million, up 3.4 per cent on 2022. The singles champions took dwelling $2.975 million, so simply over £2.47 million.

Which British gamers might be concerned?

The entry checklist is but to be confirmed however Katie Boulter, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Andy Murray, Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu are all anticipated to play.

Will Emma Raducanu play on the Australian Open?

Raducanu has not performed since present process surgical procedure on her wrists and ankle. In November, it was introduced she had pulled out of an exhibition, scheduled for the beginning of this month.

Who are the defending champions?

Last yr, Novak Djokovic claimed the boys’s singles title for a file extending tenth time after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In the ladies’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first grand slam title when she defeated Elena Rybakina in three units.